Rajamani Saraswathi: The diary of a spy

The story of a spy is always intriguing and exciting. Saraswathi Rajamani’s exploits are no exception. This gutsy woman, who fought in the Indian National Army of Subash Chandra Bose and worked as a spy for many years, now lives in Chennai, her story almost lost in the pages of history

S Ve Can – An interview with S Ve Shekher

Pic: Nishanth KrishThe world of theatre in Chennai is incomplete without the mention of S Ve Shekher, who has donned several hats as an actor, playwright, director, television artiste and director. He gives a candid account of his work and his love for ChennaiDuring his school days, Sattanathapuram Venkataraman Shekhar, or S Ve Shekhar, as... Continue Reading →

The last Devadasis of Madras

Courtesy:  The Times of IndiaThe first half of 20th century was one of great churn ing in India. One part of India wanted to shed away every remnant of its past and yet, another section wanted to reclaim its roots. In the midst of these changes stood the last of the Devadasis, caught between a... Continue Reading →

The curse of superstardom

There lived a superstar who created a whirlpool of his own stardom. His fans were sucked into it with every blockbuster he released year after year, as they cherished his mannerisms, dialogue delivery, style and held unflinching faith in him and his brand of cinema. Oh did I forget to mention, film after film, he... Continue Reading →

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